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Mandi Kogosowski

Journalist and content editor for Israel Defense / Cybertech website in both English and Hebrew. Work focuses mainly on the social, (geo)political and ethical aspects of cyber, AI, and big-tech. Graduate of The American University of Paris (BA), The University of Edinburgh (MSc), and Tel Aviv University (PGDip). For tips, story ideas or just to say hi, please contact via Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandi-kogosowski-1a673bab/

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu holds a press conference with Israeli counterpart (and current prime minister) Yair Lapid in Ankara, June 23rd. 2022. Photo: Necati Savas/Pool via REUTERS

Following a frosty decade, Israel and Turkey restore full diplomatic ties

Israeli PM Lapid called this “an important asset for regional stability and very important economic news for the citizens of Israel.” The countries share many regional, military and economic interests

Mandi Kogosowski | 18/08/2022

This photo, from the Tasnim website, allegedly shows some of Iran’s drones

Russia, Belarus and Armenia participate in Iranian drone tournament

Iran is said to boost its drone arsenal and also provide hundreds to Russia

Mandi Kogosowski | 17/08/2022

Iranian protesters holding a photo of former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force, Qasem Soleimani, and burning US and Israeli flags, Tehran, August 9th 2022. Photo: Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via REUTERS

Report: Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria

According to Syrian sources, the IAF combined a joint aerial attack on the port city of Tartous and on the outskirts of Damascus

Mandi Kogosowski | 15/08/2022

Members of ZAKA Search and Rescue team clean blood from the ground following the terror attack in Jerusalem August 14, 2022. Photo: REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Eight wounded in Jerusalem terror attack, including pregnant woman

The man suspected of opening fire near the Western Wall turned himself into Israeli security forces following a 6-hour manhunt

Mandi Kogosowski | 14/08/2022

Ganz and Petrides on Thursday. Photo: Ariel Hermoni (MOD)

Israeli, Cypriot MODs discuss regional cooperation, Iranian aggression

“Israel will continue to work with our partners in facing Iranian aggression, which harms security and stability everywhere. In such challenging times, partnerships are crucial,” said Gantz

Mandi Kogosowski | 14/08/2022

Photo: REUTERS – EYEPRESS via Reuters Connect

West concerned over Russia-launched Iranian satellite

US officials are concerned that the satellite will provide Iran with advanced capabilities to monitor Israel and other targets, and that it will help Russia’s war on Ukraine, says the Washington Post

Mandi Kogosowski | 10/08/2022

Lapid and Ganz during Operation “Breaking Dawn”. Photo: Elad Malka (GPO)

Israeli DM says country will “launch preemptive strike” whenever necessary

“All of our goals were achieved”, said PM Lapid on Operation “Breaking Dawn”

Mandi Kogosowski | 9/08/2022

Ashkelon, southern Israel: Iron Dome intercepts missiles launched from the Gaza Strip. August 6th 2022. Photo: REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Operation “Breaking Dawn” against the Islamic Jihad comes to an end

Nearly 1000 missiles were fired from Gaza at Israel during the 55-hour military operation launched by the IDF. Over 40 Palestinians lost their lives. Once again, another round of violence ends without any long-term solution

Mandi Kogosowski | 8/08/2022

Rocket barrage fired from the Gaza Strip to Israel, August 6th 2022. Photo by Sameh Rahmi/NurPhoto via REUTERS

Websites of Islamic Jihad, Hamas reportedly hacked among latest round of violence with Israel

It should not come as a surprise if by the time the latest operation is over, we will have seen many other cyberattacks on both Israeli and Palestinian targets

Mandi Kogosowski | 7/08/2022

Jews visit the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City as Israel marks Tisha B'Av, the destruction of the First and Second Temples, August 7, 2022. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Operation “Breaking Dawn”: tensions high in Jerusalem on Jewish day of mourning

Hundreds of Jews are expected to visit Temple Mount (al-Aksa, to Muslims) today, lamenting the destruction of the Biblical temple, amid the operation against the Islamic Jihad in Gaza

Mandi Kogosowski | 7/08/2022